Christine Zimmerman
About Christine Zimmerman
Christine Zimmerman is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with nearly 30 years of nursing experience, currently working as a Human Factors Consultant and at Intermountain Health. She holds multiple degrees in nursing and anesthesiology and has a strong background in obstetric anesthesia and healthcare education.
Work at Intermountain Health
Christine Zimmerman has been employed at Intermountain Health as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist since 2023. In this role, she applies her extensive knowledge and skills in anesthesia to provide high-quality patient care. Her experience in the field enhances the anesthetic services offered by the organization.
Education and Expertise
Christine Zimmerman holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Anesthesiology from Barry University, completed between 2012 and 2014. She also earned a Master's Certificate in Educational/Instructional Technology - E-learning from the University of Central Florida from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Illinois State University, obtained from 1993 to 1996. Her educational background supports her expertise in nursing and anesthesiology.
Background
Christine Zimmerman's career spans nearly 30 years in nursing, combining clinical practice with educational roles. She began her nursing journey with an Associate of Arts and Sciences from Parkland College, followed by various positions in healthcare settings, including as a Registered Nurse at PROVENA COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER and Orlando Regional Healthcare. She has also worked as a Chief CRNA for Obstetric Anesthesia Services at Sheridan Healthcare.
Teaching Experience
Christine Zimmerman has significant teaching experience, currently serving as an Adjunct Faculty member at Barry University - College of Nursing and Health Sciences since 2014. She previously held a similar role at Marian University Indianapolis from 2017 to 2019. Her teaching focuses on healthcare simulation, and she expresses interest in providing guest lectures for nursing and nurse anesthesiology students.
Achievements in Human Factors Consulting
Since 2019, Christine Zimmerman has worked as a Human Factors Consultant for various companies. In this capacity, she provides contracted human factors testing and feedback for medical device development. Her expertise in this area contributes to the improvement of medical technologies and patient safety.